AmarillovsAriana

Amarillo and Ariana are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Ariana

Aroma

Alpha acid

9–13%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

1.6–2.4 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Ariana

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Amarillo

FloralSpicyTropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Only in Ariana

TangerinePassion fruitPineappleJasmineHerbalFruityGooseberry

Property

PropertyAmarilloAriana
Alpha acid7–11%9–13%
Beta acid5.5–8%4.5–6%
Co-humulone21–24%40–42%
Total oil1–2.3 mL1.6–2.4 mL
Myrcene40–70%57–59%
Humulene19–24%-
Caryophyllene7–10%-
Farnesene6–9%-
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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